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    Stadtentwässerungsbetriebe Köln, AöR

    from Cologne

    The Stadtentwässerungsbetriebe Köln, AöR (StEB Köln) are a community-oriented company in the water management sector that is committed to environmentally friendly wastewater disposal, flood protection, and water protection. They promote sustainability and innovation for a livable future in Cologne.

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    Stadtentwässerungsbetriebe Köln (StEB Köln) - A SERVICE COMPANY OF WATER MANAGEMENT

    The Stadtentwässerungsbetriebe Köln (StEB Köln), a community-oriented company of public services, play a central role in water management and environmental protection in Cologne.

    Key Products and Services

    • Wastewater Disposal: The StEB Köln ensure the collection and treatment of wastewater in Cologne. The wastewater is transported through an almost 2,400-kilometer-long sewer network to one of the five treatment plants, with the large treatment plant in Cologne-Stammheim treating more than 80 percent of the wastewater[1][4].
    • Flood Protection and Flood Prevention: The company organizes flood protection along the banks of the Rhine and conducts intensive prevention against flooding from river high water, groundwater, or heavy rain. This includes communication measures, consultations, and statements on construction, land use, behavior, and risk prevention[1][4].
    • Water Protection and Maintenance: The StEB Köln maintain and care for the Cologne streams and park ponds to preserve their quality as urban recreational areas and intact habitats for plants and animals[1][3].

    Mission and Values

    The StEB Köln are committed to the people of Cologne and stand for reliability and safety. Their mission includes environmentally friendly wastewater disposal, water and flood protection, as well as improving the quality of life in Cologne. The corporate values are responsibility, awareness of tradition, professionalism, and future viability, which guide the actions of the employees and promote meaning, trust, and motivation[2][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The StEB Köln are actively committed to sustainability and environmental protection:

    • Energy Transition and Climate Protection: With the commissioning of the biogas processing plant at the large treatment plant in Cologne-Stammheim, the StEB Köln make an important contribution to the energy transition. The excess treatment gas is processed to natural gas quality and serves as an energy source, while surpluses are fed into the natural gas network. Additionally, photovoltaic systems are being expanded and a wind energy plant is planned[5].
    • Renewable Energies: The StEB Köln support all forms of renewable energy and work on projects such as FlexAqua, which uses artificial intelligence to calculate the optimal mix of renewable energies for the operation of treatment plants[5].
    • Environmental Protection: The company is committed to combating the pollution of ecosystems by avoiding waste and protecting the environment. The StEB Köln continuously work on the further development of their services and facilities to ensure a healthy environment and high quality of life[2][3].

    Vision and Future

    The StEB Köln see themselves as drivers of innovation in urban water management and strive to reconcile ecological and social responsibility with economic success. Through their visionary developments and commitments, they contribute to preserving a livable environment for future generations[3][5].

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